Dairy-Free Vibrant Vegetable Pasta Salad
Brighten up your table with this Dairy-Free Vibrant Vegetable Pasta Salad, a colorful and wholesome dish that's as delicious as it is visually stunning. Packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion, this salad is combined with al dente pasta and a savory homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. Dairy-free and easily adaptable to gluten-free diets, it’s a perfect choice for potlucks, picnics, or as a light weeknight meal. Serve chilled or at room temperature and savor the bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors in every bite. Quick to prepare and loaded with nutrients, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (rotini or penne, gluten-free if needed)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Maple syrup
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, shred the carrot using a grater, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, shredded carrot, red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more salt, pepper, or vinegar to suit your taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.7 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2542 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2361 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
